What is the significance of "seventy times seven"?
Sep 18, 2011 · Twice in the bible, God makes reference to "seventy times seven" (or "seventy-seven times"). Once in Genesis 4:24 (dealing with Cain's punishment for his murder of Abel), and the other …
catholicism - What did Jesus mean by seventy times seven ...
Dec 6, 2015 · We hear Jesus telling Peter at Matthew 18:22 :“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven " when Peter asks for the maximum number of times he is expected to forgive his …
To what extent can you be forgiven? - Christianity Stack Exchange
Yes the Lord will forgive and take anyone back as long as they repent. 70x7 was the equivalent of infinity during days of Jesus on the earth. When God required an infinite amount of daily forgiveness …
bible - On the Seventy Sevens Prophecy of Daniel (9:24-27); and in ...
May 15, 2022 · Recently, I have spent some time trying to better understand the Messianic prophecy given in Dan. 9:24-27, which begins with ``Seventy weeks are decreed .... It seems that many …
exegesis - Did God's curse on Cain extend to only Cain, Cain's ...
When God cursed Cain for killing Abel, did that curse extend to Cain's offspring, to Cain alone, or to everyone? God tells Cain: "And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mout...
catholicism - Where to get official information on Roman Catholic ...
Mar 31, 2026 · Where to get official information on Roman Catholic Church doctrine? The following sources may be helpful: Vatican Internet Sites The Catholic Encyclopedia Hard copies do exist, but …
exegesis - What is the significance of Lamech's boast? - Christianity ...
Nov 7, 2014 · I'm going to edit this to ask what the significance of Lamech's story is because asking who he killed is only inviting speculations
Why isn't the Canticum Trium Puerorum strictly scriptural?
Apr 18, 2026 · Why isn't the Canticum Trium Puerorum (a.k.a Benedicite omnia opera Domini, from the Song in the Fiery Furnace in the book of Daniel 3:57-88) in the Roman Breviary strictly scriptural? …
Is the SSPX still in full communion with Rome?
Feb 9, 2026 · A problem with the framing of the question may be: "The excommunication affects individuals, not institutions." (Benedict XVI., letter of 2009) There is no juridical status of a community …
Was it common for crucifixion victims to wear a crown of thorns?
May 13, 2025 · Was Jesus the only Roman crucifixion victim who was made to wear a crown of thorns? Are there historical references as to how often this action was done on political victims?